Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh to serve out suspension; Big Ten to close investigation into sign-stealing
The two sides were expected in court Friday in Michigan, but instead Harbaugh will serve out the remainder of the suspension.
FILE - Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh signals for a touchdown while looking at the replay board during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Minneapolis. When Jim Harbaugh and the University of Michigan have their day in court, trying to at least pause punishment from the Big Ten for a sign-stealing scheme, sports law experts will be among those watching how the extraordinary confrontation plays out.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh will accept a three-game suspension from the Big Ten and the conference will end its investigation into a sign-stealing scheme as part of an agreement to resolve the school’s lawsuit against the league, Michigan said Thursday.
Harbaugh was suspended last Friday by the Big Ten and Michigan hours later asked a court for an injunction and temporary restraining order. The restraining order was not ruled upon and Harbaugh did not coach the team against Penn State on Saturday.
The two sides were expected in court Friday in Michigan, but instead Harbaugh will serve out the remainder of the suspension, missing games against Maryland on Saturday and Ohio State on Nov. 25.
By AP Sports Writers Ralph D. Russo and Larry Lage
